Centrolepis muscoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muscoides
ID:
353760
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Hieron.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Abh. Naturf. Ges. Halle 12: 209 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353092
Common Names
- Centrolepis muscoides
- Moss-Like Centrolepis
- Moss-Like Centrolepid
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- Alepyrum muscoides Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Centrolepis muscoides (also called Moss-like Centrolepis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia, found in open woodland and grassland habitats. It is a small plant, growing up to 15 cm tall with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Centrolepis muscoides is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centrolepis muscoides has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Centrolepis muscoides is a small, perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Centrolepis muscoides
Centrolepis muscoides is found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Centrolepis muscoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centrolepis muscoides?
Centrolepis muscoides
What is the common name of Centrolepis muscoides?
Centrolepis
What is the natural habitat of Centrolepis muscoides?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Centrolepis genus
Centrolepis alepyroides, Centrolepis aristata, Centrolepis banksii, Centrolepis caespitosa, Centrolepis cambodiana, Centrolepis cephaloformis, Centrolepis ciliata, Centrolepis curta, Centrolepis drummondiana, Centrolepis eremica, Centrolepis exserta, Centrolepis fascicularis, Centrolepis glabra, Centrolepis humillima, Centrolepis inconspicua, Centrolepis minima, Centrolepis monogyna, Centrolepis muscoides, Centrolepis mutica, Centrolepis pallida, Centrolepis pedderensis, Centrolepis philippinensis, Centrolepis pilosa, Centrolepis polygyna, Centrolepis strigosa, Centrolepis racemosa, Centrolepis milleri,
Species in the Restionaceae family
Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-232607: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.